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Definition of sawgrass

sawgrass

/ˈsɔːˌɡræs/
saw · grass
Plural:sawgrasses
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sawgrass Lexical Profile

sawgrass Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several large, coarse marsh sedges of the genus Cladium (family Cyperaceae), especially Cladium jamaicense of the southeastern United States and the Florida Everglades, characterized by long, narrow leaf blades armed with sharp, finely serrated margins.

Example

"Airboats skimmed across the shallow water between vast expanses of tall sawgrass in the Florida Everglades."

Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its name, sawgrass is not a true grass of the family Poaceae, but rather a tall marsh sedge of the family Cyperaceae.

• Nearby Words

sawdust
sawfish
sawfly
sawgrass
sawhorse
sawmill
sawshark

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sawgrass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sawgrass
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